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express his admiration of Bro . Tennant . He believed there was not a lodge or a province under the Grand Lodge of England lhat could boast of so energetic and zealous a Mason , or of a more able Deputy Prov . Grand Master . Having referred to the amount of work which Bro . Tennant had performed during the day , not only in the Naunton Davies Chapter , but in the ceremony of installation of the

W . M . of the lodge , he asked the brethren to receive the toast with Masonic enthusiasm . Bro . Tennant having responded , proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " which was acknowledged by Bro . W . R . Perrott . "The M . E . Z . of Naunton Davies Chapter" was proposed by Bro . M . Tennant , and responded to by Bro . H . Naunton Davies .

Bro . S . Lewis having proposed " The P . M . ' s , " Bros . Hunter and Male replied . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . W . R . Davies , and " The Prov . Grand Officers " by Bro . John Francis M'Clune . The other toasts were " The Chapters and Lodges of the Province , " "The Masonic Charities , " and the Tyler ' s toast , after which the proceedings terminated , and the brethren separated .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgat ? , on Monday , the 14 th instant , when there were present Bros . W . B . Dyson , W . M . ; W . Brown , I . P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; J . T . Sellar , P . M . ; A . T . B . Turner , P . M . ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Treas . ; S . J . Dalton , S . W . j

W . Lackenby , J . W . ; J . Kay , Sec . ; G . Lamb , S . D . ; W . Storey , J . D . j P . Pearson , W . Sharp and F . W . Halliwell , Stwds . j W . S . Child , Org . ; J . N . Shonksmith , I . G . ; J . Hall , Tyler , F . H . Vaughan , W . A . Coates , W . Routledge , J . Horner , S . J . Scott , J . D . Irving , E . Wilkinson , J . Shaw , S . S . Spetch , T . Milner , W . T . Nance , J . R . Jackson , R . M . Hayden , J . E .

Wilkinson , F . R . Stubbs , T . Masterman , W . Blenkin , A . H . McGachen , P . M . 236 ; W . Tesseyman , P . M . 57 ; G . L . Shackles , P . M . 1511 ; W . H . Cowper , P . M . 1 S 48 ; and others . The lodge was opened , and Bro . M . C . Peck , Prov . G . Sec , G . Std . Br ., was received and saluted , the W . M . expiessing the satisfaction of tbe brethren at tbe recognition at head-quarters of Bro . Pecks' long and valuable services

to the Craft . Successful ballots were taken for several candidates , and three initiations were taken by the W . M ., assisted by the I . P . M ., and a passing was then taken . Bro . Turner , P . M ., presented a marble bust of the G . M ., and Bro . Whytehead , P . M ., presented a book to the library and several old engravings to the gallery . A joining member was proposed , and tbe lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper .

TILBURY . —Tilbury Lodge ( No . 2006 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held at the Tilbury Hotel , on Saturday , the 12 th inst . Bro . C . R . Walker , W . M ., was in the chair , supported by Bros . E . H . Baily , S . W . ; S . J . J . Kirby , M . D ., J . W . ; A . J . Dudgeon , Treas . ; VV . L . Dudgeon , Sec . ; W . J . Crump , P . G . S ., J . D . ; VV . H . Lockey , Steward ; E . Johnson , I . G . ; A . W . Martin ,

Tyler ; D . S . Baynes , P . M . ; A . Lucking , P . G . P ., Prov . G . D . C . ; E . Hughes , G . Brooke , T . H . Davies , J . Bruton , A . M . Tod , L . Ayles , T . F . Barrett , Bradshaw Brown , P . G . S . j and the following visitors : Bros . S . R . Walker , P . M . ; C . Floyd , W . M . 1000 j J . T . Powell , P . M . 101 ; E . E . Phillips , P . M . 1000 ; and John Taylor , jun ., P . M . 1817 .

The lodge having been opened , Bro . T . F . E . Ayles was passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . A . M . Tod , Geo . Brooke , and F . H . Davies were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The accounts , showing the lodge to be in a satisfactory financial condition , were approved ; and a discussion on proposed rules for a Benevolent Fund was again adjourned . The W . M . then proposed— " lhat some

mark of appreciation be offered to Bro . W , H . Lockey for his very efficient services to the lodge from its foundation . " The motion was seconded , and unanimously carried ; and a Committee was appointed to consider and recommend the form which the mark of appreciation should take . The ceremony of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . E . H . Baily , was then performed most impressively by Bro . Crump , and at its conclusion the W . M . invested his officers as follows :

Bros . S . . 1 . J . Kirby , S . W . ; W . W . Barber , J . W . ; Rev . Canon Whittington , Chap . ; A . J . Dudgeon , Treas . ; W . L . Dudgeon , Sec ; Bradshaw Brown , D . of C . j W . J . Crump , S . D . ; E . Johnson , J . D . j W . H . Lockey , Stwd . ; and A . W . Martin , Tyler . The W . M . was appointed the representative of the lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee ; and a candidate for

initiation having been proposed , the lodge was closed . As the greater part of the Tilbury Hotel is closed , the brethren afterwards crossed over the river to Gravesend , where , at the New Falcon , the annual banquet was served , under the presidency of the W . M . After dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were briefly proposed from the chair , and heartily drunk .

In responding for "The Grand Officers of England , " Bro . Albert Lucking said that , standing there , he was reminded of that cheerless day when they trudged across the marshes to consecrate the lodge at a spot now covered by the Docks . But although it was cheerless outside , everything was most cheerful within , and he ventured to say that the hospitality of the lodge upon that occasion

would never be forgotten in the Province of Essex . "The Provincial Grand Officers" found an excellent sponsor in Bro . Barrett , who , in the course of a neat little speech , expressed the pleasure they felt at rinding the lodge in such a prosperous condition . In a flattering speech the I . P . M . then proposed " The Health of the W . M . "

In replying , Bro . Baily ( who was only initiated four years ago ) said he felt it to be a very great honour to have been placed in the chair that day . He would do all he could to prove himself worthy of the distinction they had conferred upon him , and he hoped he should have the support of all in any efforts he might make to improve their work .

Bro . Walker , P . M . 733 , and Bro . Noad responded for "The Visitors , " and the W . M . then proposed "The Installing Master . " It was , he said , always a pleasure to sec work done in the way Bro . Crump performed the ceremony that afternoon . Personally , he thanked Bro . Crump most heartily ; and , in concluding , expressed the wish—

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which was emphatically endorsed by the brelhren—that they might have Bro . Crump long with them . The Installing Master , in acknowledging the compliment , tendered a little practical advice to the brethren upon working the ceremonies . They should always be ready , he remarked , to do their duty in any office to which the W . M . might appoint them . He felt sure the lodge would go

through the year with the utmost possible credit , and that the officers would show to the other members of the lodge who are coming on , the way in which the work of Masonry really could be done . The W . M ., in giving " The Past Masters , " said they only numbered four , but four better and cheerier men could not be found in a day ' s march . Bro . Walker , whose name

was coupled with the toast , modestly remarked that he was not a very good specimen of their Past Masters , and then proceeded to allude to the necessity of the members attending the lodge of instruction . Bro . Donald Baynes ( who rose in response to the unanimous wish of the brethren ) happily remarked that there were now four old chickens in the Past Master's nest , and

he congratulated Bro . Baily upon being cock of the walk . Bro . A . J . Dudgeon , another popular Past Master , also replied , and expressed himself as confident that the Tilbury Lodge must succeed . Their W . M . was the second initiate of the lodge , and the Inner Guard he himself initiated during his year of office . The W . M . proposed "The Officers , " and spoke in

favour of a lodge of instruction being held every fortnight . Bro . Kirby , S . W ., assured the W . M . that the officers would help him in every possible way ; and he thanked him most heartily for the kind way in which he had proposed their healths . The Tyler ' s toast was then given by Bro . Martin and brought to a close ; a most enjoyable evening , the pleasures of which were greatly facilitated by the arrangements made by Bro . Bradshaw Brown , D . C .

SURBITON . —Surbiton Lodge ( No . 2146 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Maple Hall , on the 15 th inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Storr , P . A . G . P ., W . M . ; Gibbes , LP . M . ; Alex . Wilson , P . M ., S . W . ; F . P . Hill , J . W . j Hart , P . M ., Treas . ; J . VV . Allen , Sec ; S . Hewett , S . D . ; T . H . Beck , J . D . , G . F . Budden , I . G . ; W . Wakeford , D . C . ;

and Jas . Hill , P . M ., Org . There was a good attendance of the subscribing members , and the honorary members were represented by Bros . F . West , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . ; Ferryman , P . A . G . P . ; and Jas . Squire , P . M . Visitors : Bros . John Drewett , P . M . 1 ( 538 , P . A . G . P . ; W . Drewett , W . M . SSg ; W . Chapman , I . P . M . 889 ; White , P . M . 1257 ; Bolton , P . M . S 62 ; Hogg , S . W . 1 S 72 ; F . King ,

889 ; Wright , S 89 ; H . Wilcox , 3 ; and R . Walden , S . D . 1658 . The Deputy Grand Master of the Province was saluted in due form on entering the lodge . Bros . J . G . Beck , C . H . Adkins , and H . W . Bates were raised to the Degree of M . M . by Bro . Gibbes , P . M ., at the request of the W . M ., who then installed his successor in the chair of

K . S . with marked ability . The W . M . elect , Bro . Alex . Wilson , P . M ., was presented by Bro . Gibbes , P . M ., who acted as D . of C in a highly efficient manner . The newly-installed W . M . appointed and invested his officers , who are as before , but each one step higher , save only the Treasurer and Secretary . It is the rule in this lodge that no brother can proceed onward in office without

having proved his ability ; hence the Surbiton Lodge is officered in a way which ensures correct working in every stage . Bro . R . J . Williams was placed on the first round of the ladder , as Stwd . After the transaction of business affecting the lodge only , the D . P . G . M . briefly addressed the brethren . It gave him great pleasure , he said , to see that the spirit which was shown at the formation of the

lodge was still continued in it . The officers , by accepting office that night , had pledged themselves to act up to the standard set them , and that was , as they had seen , a very high one . Bro . West regretted that another engagement at a distance prevented him from staying longer , and took his leave of the W . M . and brethren with " Hearty good wishes . " We should mention that Bro . Storr gave the

antient charges in Old Stability working , and he was warmly congratulated upon his excellent carrying out of the installation ceremony . The lodge being closed , dinner was served under the direction of Bro . Packham , and the customary toasts were given in eloquent terms by the W . M ., who is as efficient in the " Fourth " as in any other Degree .

At the proper time a handsome P . M . ' s jewel was given to Bro . Storr , whose duties in the chair were most faithfully performed during his tenure of office . The Surbiton Lodge is not unmindful of the grand principle of the Order , and the sum of £ 2 was deposited by the members in the Charity-box when passed round the tables .

Among the toasts given was that of "The Masonic Press , " of which the W . M . spoke in very gratifying and flattering terms , and called on Bro . W . Drewett to respond . A good supply of vocal music varied the toasts and speeches , for which thanks are due to the worthy W . M ., by whom the professional talent was engaged . The lodge now numbers 40 subscribing members , and is yet only entering upon its third year of existence .

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PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . >? S 3 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , \ V . Present : Bros . S . J . Humfress , W . M . ; J . Page , S . W . ; W . Chappie , J . W . ; F . G . " Baker , P . M ., Treas . ; J . J . Thomas , Sec . ; W . J . Stratton , S . D . ; J . W . Manktelow , J . D . j and C . Stallibrass , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Manktelow having

answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Manktelow candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ist Section of this Lecture worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed down . The S . VV . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good o £ Freemasonry , after ' * Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No , 834 ) .-A meeting was held on thc 18 th inst . at thc Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; W . G . Coat , S . W . ; P Burton , J . W . ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; J . J . Ford , S . D . ; R . H '

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Williams , J . D . ; W . G . Coplestone , I . G . ; J . Sims , PM p ceptor ; C . J . C . Walker , J . Patterson , F . Craggs , and H . Co ' th The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot the h "' meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiati was rehearsed , Bro . Ford being the candidate . Bro . Walt having given proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lo /"' was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehear .. ? Tl 1 1 al

,- . . . o ..-..: „ c ..:- r ...... _ - -... I I ... *•! , „ » C = M , The ist Section of this Lecture was worked by the W . M ., uy the direction of the Preceptor . The lodge was resumed ' to . 1 ? First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Pattetsu was unanimously elected a member . Bro . W . G . Coat was unarj mously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then " closed . "

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1 J 40 ) . —The usual weekly meet ; ,, was held on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotef Boro ' , when there were present Bros . Wright , W . M . ; HattercW S . W . ; Steele , J . W . j VV . Roots , S . D . ; Eedle , J . D . j £ ' I . G . ; Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; Fred . Williams , Hon Spr W . W . Block , Holliday , A . Wingham , S . Renaut , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Block as candidate . " Bro . Wrick ' vacated the chair in favour of Bros . Eedle . Bro . Holliday , havm » answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge wal then opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsedwith BroHolliday candidateBroEedle vacated

, . as . . the chair in favour of Bro . Wright . The ist Section was worked by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree , and the ist Section worked by Bro . Eedle . The VV M rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W ! M ' rose for ths second and third times , and the lodge was closed . '

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i 4 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 17 th inst . Present : Bros . F . Ked »' W . M . ; F . M . Noakes , S . W . ; J . D . Graham , J . W . . (¦' Lambert , S . D . ; W . Hancock , J . D . ; S . C . Fort , I . G . / w Brindley , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . " T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; J . Laurence , C . B . Shemmonds , I . R 0 WV C . W . Phillins . R . I . Hamuli G . S . Russell . G . H . R ™ nu . ,, '

„ Smith , and T . C . Seary . ' " The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . (" . B . Shemmonds having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Ledge opened in the Second Degree , Bro , \ V , Brindley worked thc ist Sections of the Second Lecture . Bro . \ , Laurence , offering himself as a candidate to be passed to tfc

Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge resumed to the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degrtt of F . C . Bro . C . B . Shemmonds answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree . Lodge resumed to the First Degree , On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . Brindley proposed that liro ' F . M . Noakes , S . W ., be elected W . M . for the ensuing weekseconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect

appointed his oliicers in rotation . On rising tor the third time , Bro , W . Brindley proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . G . S . Russell for the excellent manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time at their last meeting . Bro . Russell was to be congratulated for the clear manner in which he had performed the work , and also foi

making so excellent a Master . Seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . Bros . W . Hancock , F . M . Noakes , and R , J , Harnell , with Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , were elected as the Com . mittee to represent this lodge o £ instruction for the Smith testimonial . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Keene , W . M . ; Hubbard , S . W , j Dresden , J . W . ; and R . H . Williams , P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . R . H . Williams being candidate . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony oi

installation was rehearsed in a most able and instructive mannei by Bro . R . H . Williams . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawt road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . C . R . Cross , W , M , | G . Higginson , S . W . j L . Cox , J . W . j E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; W . Jennings , S . D . j A . Whittell , J . D . ; J . Arnott , I . G . ; A . Cavers , Stwd . ; J . Wood , P . M . ; E . Child , P . M . ; Bridger , Head , Martineau , and Woodard .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bridger candidate . Lodge was opened in the Second and 'Ihira Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Child , P . M'i having answered the questions , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Higginson was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed ,

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 3013 ) . —A meeting was JieW at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 19 th instant . Present : Bros . E . Ayling , P . M ., W . M . j JDavies , S . W . ; D . Stroud , P . M ., J . W . ) J . Sims , P . M ., «" 8 Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec . ; Lingley , W . M . 1381 , S . D . ; Higginson , 1791 , J . D . ; F . W . Wilkins , l . U , Speigel , P . M . 188 : I " . Graces . F . C . Woodard , W . W . Williams , vistw

Cotton , and Clark . Bros . Arnott and Austin , P . M ., were » - Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes ot = last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in in Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second ¦ WB ™' The Second Lecture was then worked by the following ur « nr ™ . under the direction of the Precentor : Bros . A . Williams , Ii . Ay « "w in

M . Speigel , J . Davies , and F . Craggs . Lodge was opened . " Third Degree , and the Third Lecture was worked by the follow" s , brethren : Bros . D . Stroud , J . H . Wood , and Higginson . is » Ayling , G . Gardner , and A . Williams were reelected P « S ; Treasurer , and Secretary respectively , and they cordially wan the brethren . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was oow .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . "f )' meeting was held on Friday , the 181 I 1 lust ., at the K . ln S ' \ i . Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . R ° berls ' , , i ' llev Harvey , S . W . ; Molony , J . W . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; By 1 "" '' acting Preceptor ; Hume , S . D . ; Shaw , J . D . ; Stutfield , i > ., Harper , Ray , Saunders , F . Purnell , and Lockyer . . | a 6 t The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes or ^ mU „ f ; nn ........ ... 1 , 1 n „ . i ^ f :. » -a , i ii ™ p ... / a candidal '' , ii ! iij £ yviliii aim iuiiiiiuibu /»

..-... ., . au . . mu . ***» " , e . innS 2 ' passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual quest ! u' ^ was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Deg i ^ the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Ray being the ca re j Bro . Shaw , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , a j . „ the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was op ^^ the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , u ^ reC , being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the " " j m \ , a , and Bro . Lockyer , 1634 , was unanimously elected a J 0 ' ' ! ° .. ptox , Bro . Hume was unanimously elected W . M . for Friday , * " " ' Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

A detachment consisting of 20 ° ^ u oura ble commissioned officers , and members of the Hon , „ Artillery Company left London for Southamp ton on ^ day , the 17 th inst ., in order to embark for New « w ;| proceed thence to Boston , Massachusetts , w . here ' 6 f tl ' take part in the celebration of the 250 th anniversar > ^ cJiUJ Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company oi « ura setts , U . S . A ., which is an off-shoot of the l- * Artillery Company of London .